What's on the course

We all want you to enjoy the race so on your way around on the course you will find plenty of water, fun and helpful and amusing marshals!

The routes…

will be fully marshalled by volunteers from the Blackmore Vale Lions Club, Sturminster Newton Police and the Doddlers.

We also want you to be safe so please take note of the police and marshals and, unless otherwise directed, run on the left hand side of all the main roads. In particular on the road back into Sturminster, please do not cross to the right hand side of the road as the route turns left into the High School for the finish.

Water and sponge stations… as usual there will be plenty – so if it is a hot day please use them to avoid suffering from dehydration. Also, don’t forget to make sure you are well hydrated before the start!

The day is normally a very hot one, so consider wearing loose clothing and a hat to keep you cool. Another tip is to keep moving after you finish the race and have a drink and something to eat soon afterwards. That doesen't mean going straight to the Beer tent!

After race massage… this year we have a team of Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) 5th year students coming along to the race to offer you an after race massage.